Help Laura raise money

I am thrilled to be running 2026 Twin Cities 10 mile for a second year in a row as part of Team Face to Face. 

I am a proud graduate of the Allina Health United Family Medicine Residency Program in St. Paul MN. Our residency program has a longstanding partnership with Face to Face through the Prenatal Program. Together, this partnership provides pregnancy and reproductive care for adolescents and young adults, and was a highlight of my training. Since graduation, I have remained engaged as a community preceptor for the Prenatal Program and member in ongoing advocacy workgroup efforts. These roles and the ongoing partnership continue to bring me such joy and professional fulfillment.

It is fitting this year to be running alongside members of Team Montie, a treasured advisory community and another highlight of my early career. Collectively, all of these experiences have significantly shaped me as a physician advocate, influenced my career aspirations, and allowed me to work with faculty and staff who I admire. However, state and federal funding cuts have continued to severely threaten this incredible work and equitable access to care through the Face to Face Prenatal Program and other clinic services, leading to much uncertainty for patients, clinicians and staff. 

We are grateful for the warm support received throughout the last year. We welcome your ongoing help in whatever ways feasible. Your support ensures ongoing provision of clinical care and critical services for these incredible youth, training for future family physician advocates, and collaboration with dear mentors, colleagues and Face to Face staff.

More information and resources:

Face to Face Clinic, Prenatal Care

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